Properly speaking, when we give a dog a treat for sitting on command, we are attempting to reinforce
A) the dog.
B) the behavior.
C) the command.
D) our relationship with the dog.

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Reinforcement in behavioral psychology refers to the process of encouraging a specific behavior to occur more frequently. When we give a dog a treat for sitting on command, we are reinforcing the behavior of sitting, not the dog itself, the command, or our relationship with the dog. This process makes it more likely that the dog will sit on command in the future.

Properly Speaking, When We Give a Dog a Treat for Sitting